Destino Five Ibiza 5 Star Grand Luxe Resort

About Destino Five Ibiza 5 Star Grand Luxe Resort

Destino Five Ibiza 5 Star Grand Luxe Resort occupies a coastal setting at Cap Martinet, on the eastern side of Ibiza and above the calm, shallow bay of Talamanca. The position suits couples who want Ibiza Town within easy reach, groups who want a base for the island's nights, and families who prefer still water to ocean swell. Ibiza Town port is 2.5 km away in a straight line, so evenings in the old town do not demand a long transfer.

This is a five-star resort rather than a small guesthouse, and the scale shows in the breadth of what is listed: several bars, restaurants, an outdoor pool with a pool bar, a fitness centre, a lounge and a night club. The guest score stands at 4.6 out of 5 from 2849 reviews. Expect a full-service stay with a 24-hour front desk and concierge, rather than a quiet, self-catering week.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Cap Martinet is a headland on the east side of Ibiza, separated from Ibiza Town by the marina and the bay of Talamanca. Talamanca itself is a calm, shallow bay, the sort of water that stays shallow a long way out, and the sands are 1.6 km away in a straight line. Dalt Vila and Ibiza Town sit 3.2 km off and Playa d'en Bossa 5.8 km, so the resort is near the island's summer beaches without being in the middle of them.

For the beach and the old town, a taxi, the listed shuttle service or a hire car is the practical choice; the roads do not run straight, so the straight-line figures understate the drive. Buses run along the coast to Ibiza Town and Playa d'en Bossa in summer, with fewer lines in winter, so check current times with the island bus operator. High summer brings heat and traffic on the approach roads; May, June and late September are gentler.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms are listed with air conditioning, a balcony, a bath, a safe, a minibar, coffee making, a desk and a TV, and both non-smoking and family rooms appear among the facilities. Couples can ask for a corner away from the night club and bars. Families should confirm whether cots, babysitting and extra beds are available for their dates, since the babysitting service is listed and is usually arranged on request.

Late arrivals are covered by a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and room service, and breakfast in the room is listed for anyone who would rather not face the buffet at dawn. The property also lists a concierge, currency exchange, an ATM, laundry, housekeeping and a shuttle service. Confirm with Destino Five Ibiza 5 Star Grand Luxe Resort which of the listed items cost extra, whether the pools and fitness centre are open in your month, and how the golf and horse riding are arranged.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) lies 9.6 km away in a straight line, on the other side of Ibiza Town. A taxi or a hire car is the straightforward transfer; car rental service and free car parking are both listed at the resort, which helps if you plan to collect a car at the airport. A shuttle service is also listed, so ask Destino Five Ibiza 5 Star Grand Luxe Resort in advance whether it covers your arrival time.

Ibiza Town port is 2.5 km away in a straight line, useful if you arrive by ferry from Formentera, Palma, Barcelona, Valencia or Dénia, or if you plan a day crossing to La Savina. Talamanca is 1.6 km off and Playa d'en Bossa 5.8 km. Seasonal buses serve the coast in summer with fewer services in winter, and flights and ferries thin out between November and April; check the island bus operator and the ferry operators.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest sand is the bay of Talamanca, 1.6 km in a straight line, with shallow calm water suited to children. Playa d'en Bossa, the island's longest beach with the large clubs behind it, is 5.8 km away. For dunes, juniper and working salt pans, the Ses Salines Natural Park lies about 11 km off and is best reached by car or taxi; the posidonia meadows offshore are part of the UNESCO listing from 1999.

History is close by. The Renaissance walls of Dalt Vila and the cathedral at the top are 3 km away in a straight line, and the Phoenician-Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins is 3.8 km off. Both form part of the same UNESCO World Heritage Site. Island cooking is built on fish and rice: bullit de peix, served in two courses, and arròs a banda are the dishes to look for in the towns around the bay.

A day from Destino Five Ibiza 5 Star Grand Luxe Resort

Start with an early swim at Talamanca, 1.6 km away in a straight line, where the shallow bay is at its quietest before the day warms up. Return for breakfast, then take a taxi or the shuttle the short 3 km to Dalt Vila and walk the Renaissance walls and the slope up to the cathedral. The old town is exposed, so go before midday in July and August.

After lunch, the Phoenician-Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins, 3.8 km off, makes a quieter afternoon. Later, head to Playa d'en Bossa, 5.8 km away, for the long beach in the late sun, or stay at Cap Martinet and use the pool, pool bar and lounge listed at Destino Five Ibiza 5 Star Grand Luxe Resort. Evenings can end at the night club on site or with a taxi back from Ibiza Town.

Practical tips

July and August are the peak, when the coast is at its busiest. May, June, September and October are calmer, and the sea stays warm, at about 22 to 23 °C in June and 23 to 25 °C in September. Much of the island's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check opening dates with Destino Five Ibiza 5 Star Grand Luxe Resort before booking. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation; rates vary by category and season, children under 16 are exempt, and the Govern de les Illes Balears publishes the rules.

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